NSW2317· Pop. 6,553Port Stephens

SOLDIERS POINT

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,085,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

14.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SOLDIERS POINT shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$680/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.73%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$639k

2021

$750k

2022

$876k

2023

$860k

2024

$961k

2025

$948k

2026

$1085k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

SOLDIERS POINT is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.3% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 14.4% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,169/wk

$57k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.4%

71.7% owner-occupier

Median age

57.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

27.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

800 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

150.9 km

Regional

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

46.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

49 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

35.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

698/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2317

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Soldiers Point Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 992

Tomaree Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 981

St Philip's Christian College Gilibaa

Independent · Yrs K-4

ICSEA 763

🎓Secondary (1)

Tomaree High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 970

📚Combined (1)

St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1072

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

93/ 100

0.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

956ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

44/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 9 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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